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Commissioner Brown - Police Department - Appropriation of Funds from the Federal (Treasury/Justice) Drug Asset Forfeiture and Equitable Sharing Program for the Purpose of Purchasing Department Equipment ($96,000)
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STAFF CONTACT
J. D. Ramey, Chief of Police - Gaston County Police Department - 704-866-3321
BUDGET IMPACT
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No County funds.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
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BACKGROUND
The Comprehensive Control Act of 1984 and the Anti-Drug Act of 1986 provide for distribution among participating law enforcement agencies of assets forfeited in connection with drug related arrests and the above laws prohibit the use of such funds to reduce local funds budgeted for law enforcement programs.
During fiscal years 2015 (Justice) and 2016 (Treasury) the Gaston County Police Department received funds from the Federal Drug Asset Forfeiture and Equitable Sharing Program. Funds to be allocated from the Drug Asset Fund Balance (025-99-9900-0000-490000 - FY2015/$20,000 Justice / FY2016/$76,000 Treasury). The Gaston County Police Department requests funds to be appropriated for purchasing the following equipment:
1. ERT Rifles - The County Police utilizes a team of highly trained officers who make up our Emergency Response Team. The ERT responds to the most dangerous situations. This team requires extra training and equipment. Currently team members are using rifles that are over a decade old and have had thousands of rounds fired through them. The rifles are nearing the end of their service life.
2. McKee Craft Boat Motor - The Department is asking for funds to replace the current boat motor for the McKee Craft (smaller boat). This motor is no longer operational and per Donald Carlson, Gaston County Fleet Administrator, the cost involved in repairing the motor is not cost efficient. The department is requesting funds to purchase a 2021 Yamaha VF250XB motor. This smaller boat is used in shallow waters.
3. Breaching System - The breaching system is a li...
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